Holdback-hook.



No. 636,79I. Patented Nov. I4, |899. J. GAUTHIER. HULDBACK HOUK.

(Application led Apr, 14, 1899.) (No Model.)

W/ TNE SSE S /N VENTO/9 ATTORNEY.

UNITED STATES PATENT JOSEPH GAUTHIER, OF ST. JOHNSUY, VERMONT.

HOLDBACK-HOOK.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 636,791, datedA November 14, 1899.

Application flied April 14, 1999.

T0 @ZZ whom t may concern:

Be it known that I, JOSEPH GAUTHIER,a citi zen of the United States, residing at St. Johnsbury, in the county of Caledonia and State of Vermont, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Holdback-Hooks, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to improvements in holdback-hooks; and the object of my invention is the provision of a holdback-hook which will allow the easy and rapid application of the holdback-strap and removal thereof and which will be strong and durable, inexpensive and efficient, and entirely practical in service.

To attain the desired objects, my invention consists of a holdback-hook embodying novel features of construction and combination of parts, substantially as disclosed herein.

Figure 1 represents a vertical central sectional view of my improved holdback-hook applied to the shaft, taken on the line a: of Fig.`2. Fig. 2 represents a plan view of the holdback-hook detached, and Figs. 3, 4, and 5 represent detail views of the part-s of the hook.

In the drawings, A designatesthe shaft to Whichis applied my improved holdback-hook, which consists of the rigid casting or member A', having the broad flat upper face et, which is provided with the lug a3 and the lug 0.4, said lugs fitting in sockets or seats in the shaft, and the lug ai* is provided with a screw-threaded socket a5 to receive the securing screw or bolt A2. From this construction it is evident that I secure my hook at and firmly to the shaft, and the casting is further provided with the vertical socket or cavity a6, in which is arranged the springcontrolled or spring-actuated bolt lor pin E, the lower end or head of which presses against the shoulder b5 of the hook B, which is pivoted on the` pin C, passing through the end of the hook and securing it between the bifurcated portion a7 of the rigid member or casting. The holdback-strap F rests against the fiat face of the casting and assumes the position when in use shown in Fig. 1, and in serrano. 712,994. (No man.)

order to apply or remove the strap it is only necessary to press the hinged hook down and place the strap against the casting and allow the hoop to return to normal position.

It is evident that I provide a holdback-hook which is of ornamental appearance, easy and efficient in operation, and thoroughly practical.

I claiml. In combination with a shaft provided with an opening therethrough having a recess or indentation at each end, of a holdback-hook, consisting of a rigid member, a hollow lug formed integral with said member and adapted to fit in the lower recess of the shaft, a bolt adapted to pass through the shaft and hold the rigid member in place, a smaller lug formed integral with said member and adapted to contact the shaft to prevent the memberturning,anda spring-actuated hinged hook connected to said rigid member.

2. In combination with a shaft, of a holdback, consisting of a rigid member, a hollow lug and a solid lug formed integral with said member, means to secure the member to the shaft, the rigid member provided with a ver; tical cavity, a hinged hook connected to said member, and a spring pin or bolt arranged in the cavity and engaging the hook to retain it in normal position.

3. In combination with a shaft provided with an opening having an enlarged lower end, of a holdback-hook, consisting of a rigid member, a hollow and a solid lug formed integral with said member, a vertical cavity formed in said member, means to secure the member to the shaft, a hinged hook connected to said member, and a spring pin or bolt arranged in said cavity and engaging the hook to hold it in normal position.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

JOSEPH GAUTHIER.

Witnesses:

E. B. CHASE, CHAS. W. RUITER. 

